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tg3d
Honored Guest
9 years ago

Highest comfortable IPD with 2016 version of Gear VR.

The 2016/2017 specs say the Gear VR has an IPD of 62mm. My eyes are around 68-69mm. I'm wondering if I should expect a comfortable experience. Also I've seen guides/videos of someone easily modding their 2015 version to increase its IPD.  Does anyone have any experience with attempting this on the newer ones?

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  • Monstaah's avatar
    Monstaah
    Heroic Explorer
    9 years ago
    I've never used the Gear, but i'd assume there'd be a slider to give some adjustment similar to the Rift, if not i'd think you could likely do it with some software ( there has to be an app. )  best bet is probably search Youtube for a video mate..  sorry i can't offer more help..

    p.s. i believe the average IPD is around 63 or 65mm so you're pretty close to the ball park..
  • tg3d's avatar
    tg3d
    Honored Guest
    9 years ago
    The gear VR has a fixed IPD. Only the focal length is adjustable. But I may have found an answer on reddit. An individual who created 3d printed lens holders to increase IPD on the 2015 model had a similar IPD to mine.  He stated the larger lenses on the 2016 model worked better for him and required no modification.